Beef Burger Barrel to reopen Monday

The restaurant, at 3102 Plains Blvd., closed Feb. 4. The barrel opened in 1947 at its original location on Amarillo Boulevard and Hayes Street and moved to its present location in 1952.

"My expectation is to line people up and feed them," said operator David White, who is leasing the building from Bill and Vicki Fischer. "Give them good service ... really just give them good food. Everybody wanted us to stay in business. We're looking for everyone's support."

White said the menu will be virtually the same with some additions, including a Frito pie, and fish, chicken and ham sandwiches.

So, what gives White something to smile about?

"We have the best hamburger cook in Amarillo in Jeff Braddock," he said. "He's been in the business 40 years."